Germany's Friedrich Merz says Iran has appeared more resilient than the US expected and warned that the conflict is escalating without a clear exit strategy. He said an "entire nation" has been humiliated by Tehran.
Merz says US 'humiliated,' lacks strategy in Iran conflict
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Fri 05:51 - Middle East Eye
Iran says second US F-35 downed over central Iran
Fri 09:35 - Middle East Eye
Iran claims second US fighter jet downed over central Iran
Fri 10:02 - Middle East Eye
Iran outlet publishes images of downed US jet over central Iran
Fri 10:29 - Middle East Eye
Iran says it shot down second US F-35 jet over Tehran
Fri 12:34 - France 24
Iran`s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps says it struck US F-35 jet
Fri 13:35 - The Jerusalem Post
US fighter jet shot down over central Iran, one pilot rescued - The Jerusalem Post
Fri 14:17 - Military Times
US F-15E fighter jet shot down over Iran - Military Times
Fri 15:06 - Middle East Eye
US confirms downed aircraft is F-15E
Fri 15:54 - Fox News
US pilot rescued from downed F-15 fighter jet in Iran, search for second crew member ongoing
Fri 18:48 - France 24
US fighter jet downed. Spencer Boyer speaks to France 24
Fri 22:36 - Air & Space Forces Magazine
F-15E Downed over Iran, A-10 Crashes in Region: 2 of 3 Airmen Rescued as Search Continues - Air & Space Forces Magazine
Sat 01:33 - DW All
Iran war: Search on for missing crew member of downed US jet
Sat 01:33 - DW Top
Iran war: Search on for missing crew member of downed US jet
Sat 04:53 - France 24
Iran, US race to recover missing crew member of crashed American fighter jet
Sat 05:00 - Al-Monitor
Iran, US race to find crew member of crashed American fighter jet
Sat 06:01 - Al-Monitor
Downed planes spell new peril for Trump as Tehran hunts missing US pilot
Sat 11:00 - BBC Headlines
What we know so far about the search for missing US airman in Iran
Sat 16:10 - Fox News
IRGC's 'larger than normal' presence poses challenge in search for missing F-15E crew member, expert warns
Sun 03:21 - Middle East Eye
Al Jazeera: Second crew member of downed F15 located
Sun 03:32 - Middle East Eye
Rescue ongoing for downed F-15E crew member still inside Iran, official says
Sun 04:36 - DW All
Donald Trump says missing crew member from F-15E jet that was shot down in Iran has been rescued — follow live
Sun 04:36 - DW Top
Donald Trump says missing crew member from F-15E jet that was shot down in Iran has been rescued — follow live
Sun 04:36 - DW All
Iran war: US says missing crew member from downed jet found
Sun 04:36 - DW Top
Iran war: US says missing crew member from downed jet found
Sun 04:36 - Al-Monitor
US rescues airman whose F-15 was downed in Iran, US officials say
Sun 04:58 - Middle East Eye
IRGC says it destroyed US aircraft tracking crew of downed fighter jet in Isfahan
Sun 05:52 - Politico EU
US rescues missing crew member from jet downed in Iran, Trump says
Sun 05:53 - NPR
Trump says U.S. military has rescued airman shot down over Iran
Sun 06:30 - Euronews
Missing US pilot has been rescued in Iran, says Trump
Sun 06:36 - Al-Monitor
Iran says several 'enemy flying objects' destroyed during US pilot rescue mission
Sun 06:51 - Al Jazeera English
‘Miraculous’: US rescues second pilot downed in Iran, Trump confirms
Sun 06:59 - BBC Headlines
What we know so far about rescue of US airman in Iran
Sun 07:26 - France 24
Crew member from downed US fighter jet rescued in 'miraculous' operation, says Trump
Sun 07:45 - Al Jazeera English
Iran war: What is happening on day 37 of US-Israeli attacks?
Sun 08:31 - France 24
In Iran, social media posts noted explosions, aircraft in area US jet was downed
Sun 08:53 - Middle East Eye
US rescues downed fighter pilot from Iran in 'daring' operation
Sun 10:00 - Al-Monitor
US media says commandos probed deep into Iran to rescue downed airman
Sun 10:00 - Al-Monitor
US commandos went deep into Iran to rescue downed airman: media
Sun 10:10 - Al Jazeera English
US pilot from downed F-15E plane rescued in Iran: What we know
Sun 11:25 - The Hill
US rescues missing service member from downed jet in Iran: Trump
Sun 11:33 - France 24
"We got him!": US rescues aviator whose fighter jet was shot down in Iran
Sun 12:35 - Washington Examiner
Trump hails ‘Easter miracle’ after second F-15 pilot rescued from Iran
Sun 13:19 - France 24
Inside the race to rescue a downed US airman in Iran
Sun 13:29 - Fox News
Trump calls rescue of downed Air Force pilot an 'Easter Miracle'
Sun 13:30 - Al-Monitor
What we know about the race to rescue downed US airman in Iran
Sun 14:52 - Fox News
Inside the daring rescue of airman behind enemy lines: How CIA assisted with 'deception campaign'
Sun 19:01 - Al-Monitor
US rescues airman, vows 'hell' for Iran if Strait stays shut
Sun 23:01 - Al-Monitor
Trump invokes religious rhetoric in praise of Iran rescue, drawing criticism
Mon 00:18 - The Hill
Netanyahu says he spoke with Trump, congratulated him on rescuing downed pilot
Mon 07:01 - Al-Monitor
Iran, U.S. receive plan to end hostilities, immediate ceasefire; source says
Mon 09:30 - Middle East Eye
Iran says it has formulated diplomatic response to US, to announce in due course
Mon 10:01 - Al-Monitor
Iran has formulated its response to ceasefire proposals, foreign ministry spokesperson says
Mon 23:36 - Al-Monitor
Analysis-Trump seizes on rescue of downed airman to recast unpopular Iran war
Tue 03:30 - Middle East Eye
US says over 13,000 targets struck in Iran
Tue 05:38 - Middle East Eye
Senator says targeting Iran civilians would be ‘black mark’ on US military
Wed 02:31 - Middle East Eye
Iran claims ‘historic victory,’ says US accepted terms ahead of talks
Wed 13:55 - Middle East Eye
Iran's IRGC says it downed Hermes 900 drone over Fars province
Wed 14:01 - Al-Monitor
UN says its envoy is in Iran to support 'durable' end to conflict
Wed 14:38 - Al Jazeera English
Empty ships and shut wells: Why the Iran war oil crisis is not over yet
Thu 13:31 - BBC Politics
UK says Russia ran submarine operation over cables and pipelines
Thu 19:36 - Al-Monitor
UK's Starmer says Iran conflict shows Britain must take a new path
Fri 13:20 - BBC Politics
Iran conflict will define us for a generation, says PM
Fri 23:01 - Sky News (UK)
'Warning lights for a coming war are flashing red – and Britain is not prepared'
Sat 04:22 - Middle East Eye
CNN: China may supply air defences to Iran, US intelligence says
Sat 15:20 - France 24
Iran, US top officials meet face-to-face
Sat 20:18 - Euronews
Pope Leo XIV says 'Enough of the idolatry' as he grows increasingly frustrated over war
Sun 02:32 - The Hill
Vance says no headway in ceasefire talks: 'I think that's bad news for Iran'
Sun 04:38 - Middle East Eye
Iran says negotiations with US stalled after differences on three key issues
Sun 06:13 - Middle East Eye
Iran says ‘diplomacy never ends’ as consultations continue
Sun 15:12 - Euronews
Pope Leo XIV urges immediate ceasefire as Israel-Hezbollah clashes rage
Sun 20:00 - Fox News
Pope Leo XIV to visit fastest-growing Catholic continent during 4-nation Africa trip
Mon 09:08 - Middle East Eye
Turkey says Iran and US ‘sincere’ on ceasefire despite failed talks
Mon 09:36 - Al-Monitor
Israelis oppose Iran ceasefire, divided over whether to respect it, poll says
Mon 11:36 - Al-Monitor
Turkey says NATO should reset ties with Trump at next summit, prepare for future
Mon 15:00 - France 24
US-Vatican feud over Iran: Pope Leo pushes back on Trump's criticism
Mon 19:20 - BBC Headlines
Israelis war-weary but most oppose Iran ceasefire, poll suggests
Mon 22:36 - Al-Monitor
Vance says US made a lot of progress in talks with Iran
Tue 07:01 - Al-Monitor
Iran to allocate part of oil revenues for reconstruction after attacks, minister says
Tue 09:36 - Al-Monitor
UK's Reeves 'frustrated and angry' over US Iran war strategy, Mirror reports
Tue 09:40 - Financial Times
Xi says world in ‘disarray’ as Spain pushes China to help end Iran war
Tue 10:01 - Al-Monitor
School shooting in Turkey leaves 16 wounded, governor says
Tue 11:00 - Middle East Eye
Iran says a 'lack of goodwill' from the US blocked deal
Tue 15:35 - France 24
Vance says progress made with Iran as sides weigh second round of talks
Tue 16:17 - Middle East Eye
Iran war wreaks havoc on global economy and could spark recession, says IMF
Tue 16:36 - Al-Monitor
Fertiliser shortages due to Iran war are a key worry for developing world, UN agency says
Wed 02:17 - Middle East Eye
US president says war on Iran 'very close to over'
Wed 03:41 - Middle East Eye
Iran enrichment limits subject to political decision, IAEA says
Wed 05:17 - Al Jazeera English
US military says blockade of Iran ports ‘completely’ halts economic trade
Wed 05:42 - Middle East Eye
Iran used Chinese spy satellite to target US bases, report says
Wed 09:25 - Euronews
EU cracks down on Chinese goods bypassing tariffs via Belt and Road Initiative
Wed 13:06 - Fox News
Chinese researcher on US visa pleads guilty to smuggling E. coli into the country
Wed 15:09 - Middle East Eye
Germany not taking part in Iran war but feeling its effects, says minister
Wed 16:22 - The Hill
IAEA chief warns against 'illusion of an agreement' on Iran's nuclear program
Wed 19:31 - Euronews
'Discussions are being had' on second round of Iran talks in Pakistan, White House says
Thu 00:18 - Washington Examiner
Iran used Chinese spy satellite to target US bases in Middle East
Thu 21:36 - Al-Monitor
G7 finance chiefs say it is urgent to limit Middle East war's cost to global economy
Thu 21:58 - Middle East Eye
G7 warns prolonged Middle East war risks global economic damage
Thu 23:30 - Al-Monitor
IMF warns of war's human impact far from Middle East
Fri 04:00 - Financial Times
Iran war drives Germany towards fourth year of stagnation
Fri 08:00 - Al-Monitor
War in the Middle East: latest developments
Fri 12:00 - UN News All
Shockwaves of Middle East war reach Caribbean as food prices soar
Fri 12:00 - UN News Middle East
UNESCO grants ‘enhanced protection’ to cultural heritage sites in the Middle East
Fri 15:12 - Politico EU
EU to ‘play its part’ to restore energy and trade flows from Middle East
Sat 03:21 - Middle East Eye
US sends third aircraft carrier toward Middle East, officials say
Sat 11:00 - Fox News
BBQ lovers beware: Middle East conflict might disrupt your summer plans this year
Sat 12:00 - Al-Monitor
War in the Middle East: latest developments
Sat 17:06 - Fox News
US Navy releases photos of 'fresh meals,' pushes back on reports of food shortages on Middle East warships
Sun 12:31 - France 24
Food security under threat as Middle East war disrupts fertiliser supply
Mon 10:00 - Al-Monitor
Iran says no plan for US peace talks
Mon 12:21 - Al Jazeera English
Iran says it has ‘no plans’ for negotiations with the US
Tue 00:41 - Washington Examiner
Iran has prepared ‘new cards’ against US during ceasefire, parliament speaker says
Tue 03:12 - Middle East Eye
US did not meet goals in Iran war, report says
Tue 03:20 - Middle East Eye
US says 415 troops wounded in Iran war
Tue 05:04 - Middle East Eye
Iran urges UN action over 'barbarous' US seizure, says crew families threatened
Tue 10:00 - The Hill
Republicans stress over economic whiplash from Iran conflict
Tue 15:16 - Middle East Eye
Iran says World Cup decision hinges on player safety in US
Tue 15:30 - Al-Monitor
US official says gas prices have peaked despite Iran war
Wed 01:45 - Middle East Eye
Centcom says US forces ‘rearming’ during Iran ceasefire
Wed 02:43 - Middle East Eye
Iran says 775 war-damaged schools repaired
Wed 10:00 - The Hill
Progressive groups launch ad on Earth Day hitting Republicans over gas prices, EVs
Wed 16:11 - Middle East Eye
Iran says it is ready for 2026 World Cup despite security concerns
Wed 19:36 - Al-Monitor
US wants to see unified response from Iran, White House says
Thu 00:47 - Middle East Eye
US Centcom says 31 vessels have been redirected as part of blockade on Iran
Thu 10:00 - The Hill
Republicans divided on whether to check Trump's Iran war power as 60-day mark looms
Thu 20:50 - Middle East Eye
Heavy weapons use in Iran war sparks concerns over US readiness in Taiwan: Report
Thu 21:37 - Middle East Eye
Heavy weapons use in Iran war sparks concerns over US readiness in Taiwan: Report
Fri 12:36 - Al-Monitor
Pentagon chief Hegseth says US blockade on Iran 'going global'
Fri 15:41 - The Hill
Pentagon fires Stars and Stripes’s independence watchdog
Fri 18:01 - Al-Monitor
US legal adviser says Iran war justified by Tehran's 'aggression' over decades
Fri 21:53 - The Hill
US weapons burn rate in Iran undermines plans to defend Taiwan: Reports
Sat 08:02 - Politico EU
Hegseth declares victory while preparing for more war with Iran
Sat 08:43 - Middle East Eye
Iran defence ministry says US seeks 'face-saving' way out of war
Sat 09:06 - Middle East Eye
Iran resumes commercial flights from Tehran's international airport
Sat 09:21 - France 24
Spain PM brushes of reported Pentagon email on punishing NATO members
Sat 10:26 - Fox News
Military Olympians honored at the Pentagon, against backdrop of Iran war
Sat 10:30 - National Review
Hegseth’s Pentagon Reshuffle Makes Little Operational Difference — and That’s a Big Problem
Sat 11:58 - Al Jazeera English
Iran resumes commercial flights from Tehran airport
Mon 09:02 - Euronews
Watch: Pentagon's leaked email: Can Spain be suspended from NATO?
Mon 10:00 - The Hill
GOP senators losing confidence in Hegseth amid Pentagon turmoil
Mon 10:10 - Middle East Eye
Israel sent air defence system and troops to UAE during Iran war, report says
Mon 11:29 - DW All
Merz says US 'humiliated,' lacks strategy in Iran conflict
Mon 11:29 - DW Top
Merz says US 'humiliated,' lacks strategy in Iran conflict
Mon 13:10 - Middle East Eye
Smashing a figure of Jesus is part of Israel's ongoing erasure of Christians